Persuasive Essay : Newspaper Headlines Reaction

Teacher Name: Andrew Pignataro

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4321CATEGOR Above Standard Meets Standard Approaching Standard Below Standard Scor Y s s s s e Position Statement The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author\'s position on the topic. Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, reallife experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader\'s concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counterargument. All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence The position statement provides a clear statement of the author\'s position on the topic. Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, reallife experiences) that support the position statement. A position statement is There is no present, but does not position make the author\'s statement. position clear.

Support for Position

Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.

Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, reallife experiences).

Evidence and Examples

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author\'s position.

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.

supports the author\'s position.

supports the author\'s position.

Closing paragraph

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer\'s position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.

The conclusion is recognizable. The author\'s position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.

The author\'s position There is no is restated within the conclusion - the closing paragraph, but paper just ends. not near the beginning.

Grammar & Author makes Spelling no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Capitalizatio Author makes n& no errors in Punctuation capitalization or punctuation, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.

Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes 1-2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the essay is still easy to read.

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow.

Author makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow.